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LYE RAF Lyneham
RAF Lyneham (IATA: LYE, ICAO:EGDL) is located in the the city of Lyneham, United kingdom.

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IATA Code

LYE

ICAO Code

EGDL

Name

RAF Lyneham

Type

Country / Region

United kingdom (GB)

City

Lyneham

Latitude

51.5051003

Longitude

-1.9934300

Time Zone

UTC±00:00

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Airport Overview

RAF Lyneham (LYE)

RAF Lyneham is a former Royal Air Force station in Lyneham, England, identified in the supplied airport record by ICAO code EGDL. It is not presented as a normal public commercial airport or scheduled cargo gateway. The record shows no listed passenger or express-air-cargo activity, so our service team treats RAF Lyneham as a location requiring operational confirmation rather than as a standard tender point. For international shipments, we normally assess an active UK gateway, customs availability, carrier acceptance and the final road leg before issuing a routing proposal.

Airport name	RAF Lyneham
IATA / ICAO	LYE / EGDL
Country / city	United Kingdom / Lyneham
Coordinates	51.5051003, -1.9934300
Time zone	UTC±00:00
Operational classification	Military/former military airfield record; public cargo acceptance must be confirmed case by case

Key Highlights

What freight forwarders should verify first

Not a routine cargo gatewayDo not assume a public cargo terminal, airline acceptance desk or customs export facility is available at the site.

Military-site access constraintsSecurity clearance, vehicle access and delivery appointment requirements may apply if any authorized movement is arranged.

Routing is normally indirectInternational freight should generally be evaluated through an active UK commercial airport, followed by a controlled road transfer.

Acceptance before bookingOur service team must obtain confirmation from the relevant authority, handling party and carrier before cargo is collected or manifested.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Facility assessment for cargo planning

Public cargo terminal: RAF Lyneham should not be assumed to operate a public freight terminal, airline warehouse or general cargo acceptance counter.
Customs and bonded handling: Export presentation, import clearance, bonded storage and customs examination should be arranged through the selected active commercial gateway, not presumed at the airfield.
Special cargo: No routine availability of approved dangerous-goods stores, pharmaceutical cold rooms, live-animal facilities or valuables handling should be inferred from the airport record.
Road delivery: Any authorized delivery to the site may require a named consignee, pre-advice, security approval, vehicle details and a confirmed handover point.
Our service scope: We can check gateway alternatives, carrier acceptance, customs routing, road-feeder capacity and proof-of-delivery requirements before arranging movement.

Operational status, access permissions and any exceptional aviation activity must be confirmed with the responsible authority before cargo is moved toward RAF Lyneham.

Routes & Transit Times

Practical routing logic

International export: Our team normally compares uplift from an active UK commercial gateway with a pre-arranged road leg from the shipper or consignee location. The final gateway depends on destination, aircraft capacity, commodity and customs requirements.
Import delivery: Freight is generally cleared and released at the selected commercial gateway before road delivery is considered. Direct delivery to a controlled site requires consignee authorization and access confirmation.
Carrier selection: A carrier shown in a booking quotation for another UK airport cannot be assumed to accept freight at RAF Lyneham. The operating carrier, handling agent and road contractor must each confirm the routing.
Transit variability: Cut-off times, security screening, customs intervention, road restrictions, site access and aircraft capacity can materially change the schedule; our quotations remain subject to final operational confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Cargo profile and catchment considerations

Local catchment: Lyneham and the surrounding Wiltshire area are better treated as a road-delivery origin or destination than as a confirmed air-cargo origin airport.
Typical forwarder demand: Time-critical industrial parts, aerospace-related materials, engineering equipment, documents and general commercial freight may be requested for nearby organizations, but acceptance depends on the named consignee and site rules.
Special cargo caution: Pharmaceuticals, perishables, dangerous goods, lithium batteries, human remains and live animals should be routed only after the active gateway, handling capability and regulatory approvals are confirmed.
Road-feeder planning: Shipment dimensions, tail-lift needs, security requirements, delivery windows and any military-site restrictions should be collected before a vehicle is dispatched.

Operations & Compliance

Controls required before handover

Booking and cut-off: There is no assumed public acceptance cut-off at RAF Lyneham. Our team will obtain the active gateway's cargo cut-off, security deadline and road collection window in writing.
Dangerous goods and batteries: The shipper must provide the correct classification, packing instruction, net quantity, safety documentation and shipper's declaration where applicable. Carrier acceptance remains mandatory.
Customs documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport instruction, origin information and export/import data must match the actual shipper, consignee and operating gateway. Additional licenses may apply to controlled or military-related goods.
Access and delivery: Do not send a driver without a confirmed contact, appointment, vehicle registration details and delivery instructions. Security or site refusal can create storage, re-delivery and schedule exposure.

Shipping Tips

Recommended forwarding workflow

Send our service team the exact pickup or delivery address, consignee contact, commodity description, dimensions, gross weight, pieces and required delivery date.
Identify whether the cargo is general, dangerous, temperature-sensitive, controlled, oversized or security-sensitive before requesting a quotation.
Use robust export packaging with clear piece marks and provide documents early enough for screening, customs review and any special approval process.
Keep an alternative active UK gateway and road-feeder plan available when direct access, carrier acceptance or site authorization cannot be confirmed.

FAQs

Frequently asked operational questions

Can our company book ordinary export cargo directly at RAF Lyneham?

Our team does not treat RAF Lyneham as a walk-in public cargo airport. We first confirm the responsible authority, the receiving party and the actual commercial gateway. If direct acceptance is unavailable, we arrange a suitable gateway and road solution.

Can a courier or truck deliver to the site without pre-advice?

No. A driver should not be dispatched without a confirmed contact, appointment, access instructions and vehicle details. Controlled-site access may be refused even when the address is correct.

Can dangerous goods or lithium-battery shipments be routed through this location?

Only after the operating carrier, handling agent, commercial gateway and receiving party confirm acceptance. The shipper must provide complete classification and packaging information; an air waybill alone does not establish dangerous-goods acceptance.

Will the transit time be calculated from RAF Lyneham?

Our quotation separates the air segment from the road segment because RAF Lyneham is not assumed to have scheduled public cargo handling. Final timing depends on the confirmed gateway, customs status, screening, road availability and site access.

What information is needed for a routing check?

Provide the shipment's origin, destination, commodity, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, Incoterms, required date, special handling needs and the exact delivery contact. Our service team will then check gateway, carrier, customs and road-feeder feasibility.

Data Sources & Provenance

Data basis and verification boundary

Airport identity, codes, coordinates, city, country and time-zone fields in this module are based on the supplied airport record. The record lists zero passenger and express-air activity fields and does not establish public cargo acceptance, warehouse capability, customs services, schedules, fees or operating hours.

For current aviation, regulatory and government-site verification, our service team may consult the following authoritative domains, subject to the specific shipment and operating authority:

gov.uk for UK government and customs-related guidance.
caa.co.uk for UK civil aviation regulatory information.
raf.mod.uk for Royal Air Force estate and station information where published.
iata.org for industry identification and air-cargo practice references.

Operational acceptance, access permission, customs routing, carrier selection and transit commitments require current written confirmation at the time of booking.